Should you not renew your BCWWA membership and recertify within the year after it has expired, or allow your cross-connection control (CCC) certificate or BCWWA membership to lapse for more than one (1) year, you will be required to take the full backflow assembly tester certification exam to become an active tester again.

To become an active tester:

  1. Find a BCWWA backflow assembly tester certification exam.
  2. Contact the BCWWA-accredited training institution (ATI) hosting the certification exam to confirm seat availability.
  3. Register for the BCWWA backflow assembly tester certification exam online.
  4. Review the most current version of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Canadian Cross Connection Control Manual. Order your manual now!
  5. Complete the exam with a minimum passing score of 75% on both the written and practical components of the exam.
  6. A new tester certificate/wallet card will be issued by the BCWWA and mailed to the address on file once you have passed the exam.

Note: If you pass the recertification exam, a one (1) year BCWWA membership is automatically provided to you at no additional cost.